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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 15:20

Wales and Ireland preapre for Friday night clash

The women’s rugby coaches of Wales and Ireland have both made a raft of tactical changes ahead of their clash on Friday night.

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The women’s rugby coaches of Wales and Ireland have both made a raft of tactical changes ahead of their clash on Friday night.

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The women’s rugby coaches of Wales and Ireland have both made a raft of tactical changes ahead of their clash on Friday night. The two teams come into the game desperate for a win after losses in the last round. Ireland put up a brave fight against England but were outscored three tries to one while Wales fell short in France.

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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 15:00

Pools set for Hong Kong 7s

The draw for the women’s Hong Kong 7s competition has been made. The event, which takes place on the weekend of March 26 sees the national teams from a range of Asian nations competing.

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The draw for the women’s Hong Kong 7s competition has been made. The event, which takes place on the weekend of March 26 sees the national teams from a range of Asian nations competing.

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The draw for the women’s Hong Kong 7s competition has been made. The event, which takes place on the weekend of March 2,  sees the national teams from a range of Asian nations competing as well as invitational teams from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The 12 teams have been divided into four pools.

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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 00:00

New Zealand compensate for Canada tour cancellation

The New Zealand Rugby Union to reacted to criticism that it was sidelining women’s rugby by announcing a regional tournament for the country’s top 100 players next month.

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The New Zealand Rugby Union has reacted to criticism that it was sidelining women’s rugby by announcing a regional tournament for the country’s top 100 players next month.

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The New Zealand Rugby Union has reacted to criticism that it is sidelining women’s rugby by announcing a regional tournament for the country’s top 100 players in Rotorua in April to be played in front of the Black Ferns coaches. The competition will replace the planned tour of Canada and the women's NPC - both of which were axed in recent months.

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Monday, 08 March 2010 15:10

McLean to skipper England

Katy McLean will captain England for the first time this season when she leads her country in this weekend’s women’s rugby 6 Nations game against Scotland.

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Katy McLean will captain England for the first time this season when she leads her country in this weekend’s women’s rugby 6 Nations game against Scotland.

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Katy McLean will captain England for the first time this season when she leads her country in this weekend’s women’s rugby 6 Nations game against Scotland. Gary Street has moved regular skipper Catherine Spencer to the bench amid a raft of other changes for a game that he will expect his side to win.

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Women’s World Cup hoping to break even.

An article in the Financial Times this week lists the plans by the Women’s World Cup organisers to ensure the event breaks even on a budget of £1m.

An article in the Financial Times this week lists the plans by the Women’s World Cup organisers to ensure the event breaks even on a budget of £1m.

An article in the Financial Times this week lists the plans by the Women’s World Cup organisers to ensure the event breaks even on a budget of £1m. The IRB has provided a grant of £750,000 to support the tournament and costs include around £200,000 to fly all 12 teams into London and £450,000 to accommodate the squads over the three weeks.

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Deaf Rugby: A first for England women

Rugby fans may not be aware that there is an England Deaf Rugby Union not least a women's team. Kate Clements reports.

Rugby fans may not be aware that there is an England Deaf Rugby Union not least a women's team. Kate Clements reports.

Rugby fans may not be aware that there is an England Deaf Rugby Union not least a women's team. Kate Clements talks to the organisers behind the England deaf team who are looking for eligible women's players to help form the first England Women's Deaf Team. To be eligible, players must be deaf or hard of hearing, but do not have to have complete hearing loss.

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Soon: We don’t fear New Zealand.

Australia’s women’s rugby captain Cheryl Soon says that success in the 7s game means her side don’t fear a World Cup pool which includes New Zealand.

Australia’s women’s rugby captain Cheryl Soon says that success in the 7s game means her side don’t fear a World Cup pool which includes New Zealand.

Australia’s women’s rugby captain Cheryl Soon says that success in the 7s game means her side don’t fear a World Cup pool which sees them face New Zealand. Australia have been drawn in the a pool for this year’s World Cup with the world champion Black Ferns as well as South Africa and current Triple Crown holders Wales.

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Life is hectic but I wouldn't change it

Wales women's rugby  captain Mel Berry brings us another brilliant blog from the Welsh camp. This week the regular number 8 tells us about the experience of playing in the centre, and the prospect of a Friday night game against Ireland.

Wales women's rugby  captain Mel Berry brings us another brilliant blog from the Welsh camp. This week the regular number 8 tells us about the experience of playing in the centre, and the prospect of a Friday night game against Ireland.

Wales women's rugby captain Mel Berry brings us another brilliant blog from the Welsh camp. This week the regular number 8 tells us about the experience of playing in the centre for her country for the first time and the aftermath of lining up opposite her flatmate Lucy Millard in last week's game against Scotland. She also looks forward to this weekend's night game in Ireland.

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Ireland's video blog

Ireland scrum-half Tania Rosser brings us another hilarious video blog from the Irish 6 Nations camp. This week's video is the aftermath to Ireland's loss against England.

Ireland scrum-half Tania Rosser brings us another hilarious video blog from the Irish 6 Nations camp. This week's video is the aftermath to Ireland's loss against England.

Ireland scrum-half Tania Rosser brings us another hilarious video blog from the Irish 6 Nations camp. This week's video is the aftermath of Ireland's 22-5 loss to England - Rosser talks to the backroom staff and players and gets their light hearted thoughts on the match.

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Ireland’s story gives hope to smaller nations

Website editor Alison Donnelly says the the rise of the Irish women's rugby team offers inspiration to other small nations. Ireland play their 100th international game this weekend.

Website editor Alison Donnelly says the the rise of the Irish women's rugby team offers inspiration to other small nations. Ireland play their 100th international game this weekend.

Website editor Alison Donnelly says the the rise of the Irish women's rugby team offers inspiration to other small nations. Ireland play their 100th international game this weekend. Back on Valentine’s Day in1993 when the first Ireland women’s side took to the international circuit when they took on Scotland in Edinburgh, few would have predicted how strong the national team would become in just a century of games.

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